NHL Officially not going to 2018 Olympics

[Russell Jaslow]

Ovie says he's going.

A lot of Russian players say they are going. This is going to create quite the lopsided talent level. In some ways, it will be like the World Championships, which are hit and miss depending on which players are on teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs. There's a reason why nobody cares about the World Championships...

I read an article that the German NHL players are absolutely p*ssed! Germany finally gets promoted to play in the Olympics, and the NHL says, "The joke's on you!"

 

[SteveO]

Re: NHL Officially not going to 2018 Olympics

No deadlines have been set. There's still plenty of time for solvency for both parties. I would not be surprised if after all the political posturing over $$$ issues is finally resolved, the NHL will be in the 2018 Olympics.

 

[joecct]

A lot of Russian players say they are going. This is going to create quite the lopsided talent level. In some ways, it will be like the World Championships, which are hit and miss depending on which players are on teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs. There's a reason why nobody cares about the World Championships...

I read an article that the German NHL players are absolutely p*ssed! Germany finally gets promoted to play in the Olympics, and the NHL says, "The joke's on you!"

Russell

This side of the Atlantic doesn't care, but it's a big deal in Europe.

Remember, those kids have been brought up that the highest honor is to play for the national team and win international competitions. Their domestic leagues shut down (or are over) for international events.

Sort of like Minnesota HS which still holds sway over Juniors, unlike the rest of the USA.